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CHP Investigates Fatal Solo Crash on Figueroa Mountain Road - edhat A 32-year-old Santa Ynez woman was killed late Saturday in a solo-vehicle crash on Figueroa Mountain Road, CHP reports.

A 32-year-old Santa Ynez woman was killed late Saturday in a solo-vehicle crash on Figueroa Mountain Road, the California Highway Patrol said.

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Validation Ale Opens Seasonal Pop-Up at The Shop, Targets Santa Barbara Bowl Crowds - edhat Validation Ale opened a summer Annex on Milpas in Santa Barbara, bringing weekend drinks, food, and a go-to spot before and after Bowl shows.

Validation Ale has announced a new summer pop-up, the Annex @ the Shop on Milpas Street in Santa Barbara.

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Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Rank Among America's Top ‘Pure Luxury’ Housing Markets, Study Finds - edhat This market is not just expensive; it is one where even mid-tier homes have price tags considered luxury in other parts of the country.

California’s Central Coast has one of the most concentrated pockets of luxury homes in the country, with Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo standing out as cities where million-dollar homes have almost become the standard.

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Santa Barbara Unified Launches “Designing the Armory Together” Campaign; Seeks Community Input on New CTE Center - edhat Santa Barbara Unified is asking students, families, and residents to help shape the future of the historic Armory site.

Santa Barbara Unified is asking for help to shape the future of the historic Armory site. The District is launching a comprehensive community listening tour and survey to define the vision for the 4.7-acre property located at 700 E. Canon Perdido Street.

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Immigrant Advocacy Groups Push Back Against Santa Barbara County's $460 Million Jail Expansion Proposal - edhat Immigrant advocacy groups have launched a petition urging the Santa Barbara County officials to scale back the jail expansion project.

Immigrant advocacy groups are calling on Santa Barbara County officials to reject the proposed North Branch Jail expansion project, highlighting concerns about the project’s necessity and fiscal impacts on the county.

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UC Santa Barbara Athletics to join West Coast Conference in 2027 - edhat UC Santa Barbara has accepted a formal invitation to join the West Coast Conference beginning July 1, 2027, the university announced Friday

UC Santa Barbara has accepted a formal invitation to join the West Coast Conference beginning July 1, 2027, the university announced Friday.

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Rattlesnake Bite Prompts Rescue on Montecito Trail; Hiker Uses Text and Whistle to Summon Help - edhat A woman was rescued from the Buena Vista Trail in Montecito on Sunday after a rattlesnake bit her on the ankle.

A woman was rescued from the Buena Vista Trail in Montecito on Sunday afternoon after a rattlesnake bit her on the ankle about three-quarters of a mile up the path, according to Montecito Fire.

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Crowds Pack Events as 191-Home ‘Farm’ Proposal on Carpinteria Bluffs Continues Debate Over Housing and Open Space - edhat Two competing gatherings drew strong turnouts and sharply different reactions to a proposed 191-home project on the Carpinteria Bluffs.

Two competing gatherings— a developer-hosted open house and a concurrent community event organized nearby by preservation advocates — drew strong turnouts and sharply different reactions to a proposed 191-home project on the Carpinteria Bluffs.

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Santa Barbara World War II Veteran Turns 105 Years Old - edhat Stanley Isaac Clothier, born April 8, 1921, in the tiny lakeside town of Lakeside, Montana, has marked his 105th birthday—capping a life that spans from homesteading roots to the frontiers […]

WWII veteran Stanley Isaac Clothier has marked his 105th birthday—capping a life that spans from homesteading roots to the frontiers of modern technology.

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County Reopens Maria Ygnacio Bike Path Temporary Bridge Constructed Over Undermined Path Section - edhat The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department reopened the closed section of the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path.

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department reopened the closed section of the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path.

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Goleta History: Why is Goleta Called the Good Land? - edhat Everyone knows the phrase. Goleta the Good Land. It can be seen repeatedly driving around town on license plate holders and bumper stickers. The phrase has also become extremely popular […]

Everyone knows the phrase. Goleta the Good Land. It can be seen repeatedly driving around town on license plate holders and bumper stickers. But where did the phrase come from?

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Viral ‘Cart Narcs’ Confrontation Hits Goleta and Ignites Debate Over Parking-Lot Courtesy - edhat A Cart Narcs video posted March 17 has gone viral after capturing a tense exchange in Goleta's Camino Real Shopping Center near Costco.

A Cart Narcs video has gone viral after capturing a tense exchange in Goleta’s Camino Real Shopping Center near Costco, where a Cart Narcs “agent” confronted a man in a truck for leaving a shopping cart loose in the parking lot.

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Driver Cited for Traveling 124 mph on Highway 101 near Turnpike in Santa Barbara - edhat A driver in a convertible BMW was cited for allegedly traveling 124 mph in a 65-mph zone on northbound U.S. 101 near the Turnpike Road exit

A driver in a convertible BMW was cited for allegedly traveling 124 mph in a 65-mph zone on northbound U.S. 101 near the Turnpike Road exit, the CHP reports.

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40-Acre Richards Ranch Annexation Stalled After Santa Barbara County Supervisors Reject Tax Proposal - edhat Santa Barbara County rejected tax deal for Richards Ranch, citing losses and service costs, halting annexation.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted 3-1 to reject the City of Santa Maria’s tax proposal for the 43.7-acre Richards Ranch development, halting the annexation effort.

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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Permanently Closes Its Santa Barbara Location - edhat The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has closed its Santa Barbara location, with a new Florida location set to open this year.

The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum has officially wrapped up its operations at its Santa Barbara location. The museum closed permanently on April 5th.

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City of Goleta to Hold Fairview Gardens Historic Farmhouse Public Hearing - edhat The City of Goleta’s Historic Preservation will host a public hearing to review a renovation of the Fairview Gardens historic farmhouse

The City of Goleta’s Historic Preservation Commission will be conducting a public hearing to review the proposed adaptive reuse and renovation of the Fairview Gardens historic farmhouse, as part of the Fairview Gardens Conditional Use Permit Project.

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Santa Barbara Planning Commission Narrowly Backs Oil Drilling Ban After Heated Debate - edhat The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted 3-2 on April 8 to advance a proposal that bans new onshore oil and gas drilling.

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted 3-2 last week to advance a proposal that bans new onshore oil and gas drilling, exposing a sharp divide among commissioners.

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Modified Traffic Pattern on Carrillo Street Begins April 13 - edhat Beginning Monday crews will install a large asphalt art mural at the intersection of Carrillo and State Streets.

Starting today, crews will install a large asphalt art mural at the intersection of Carrillo and State Streets as part of the Asphalt Art Initiative.

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7 Best Seafood Spots in Santa Barbara for Fresh Coastal Flavors - edhat Explore seafood restaurants in Santa Barbara that highlight city's coastal dining, fresh local catch, and a mix of tradition and flavors.

Santa Barbara’s identity as a coastal harbor city has long influenced its food culture, and seafood has consistently played a central role in the local dining scene. Here are 7 notable seafood places contributing to Santa Barbara’s culinary landscape.

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Significant Decrease in Arrests, Citations, and Medical Calls for Deltopia 2026 - edhat Deltopia 2026 showing a significant decrease in law enforcement activity and emergency medical calls compared to previous years.

Santa Barbara County released preliminary figures from the Deltopia spring break street party in Isla Vista, showing a significant decrease in law enforcement activity and emergency medical calls compared to previous years.

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Santa Barbara Harbor Gets $6.15 Million for Dredging After Officials Sounded Alarm Over Funding Challenges - edhat Santa Barbara Harbor has secured $6.15 million in federal funding for its dredging project amid mounting concerns over growing financial gap.

Santa Barbara Harbor has secured $6.15 million in federal funding for its dredging project amid mounting concerns over a widening financial gap.

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In-N-Out Burger Still Wants In; Buellton Reviews Project Again Three Years After Rejection - edhat The Buellton Planning Commission held a conceptual review of a proposed In-N-Out Burger project on April 2, 2026.

The Buellton Planning Commission held a conceptual review of a proposed In-N-Out Burger project and offered feedback on its design, traffic circulation, and architectural compatibility with the rest of the city.

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A New Piano-Jazz Spot Is Bringing Live Music and Dining to Santa Barbara - edhat The Grand on State has begun its soft opening this April, offering live jazz performances and a curated dining experience.

The Grand on State has begun its soft opening this April, offering live jazz performances and a curated dining experience from Thursday through Saturday in downtown Santa Barbara.

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Field + Fort, a home goods store and cafe in Summerland, is expanding its footprint by launching ‘The Larder,’ a new dining spot in Carpinteria this spring.

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Santa Barbara and Ventura Add Zero-Emission Electric Buses to Key Coastal Commuter Route - edhat Electric buses begin on the Coastal Express between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, switching to zero-emission.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission has added electric buses to the Coastal Express route, offering cleaner, quieter travel between Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

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Santa Barbara County Unemployment Rises to 5.5% at Start of 2026; Ventura, San Luis Obispo Counties Show Modest Changes - edhat Santa Barbara County’s labor market weakens, with rising unemployment and job losses, while Ventura and San Luis Obispo remain mostly stable.

Santa Barbara County’s labor market is showing signs of strain, with unemployment rising, while nearby tri-county areas recorded a bit more modest changes, according to recent data from the California Employment Development Department.

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BCycle for All Expanding Bike Share Program - Share Your Feedback - edhat In May 2026, Santa Barbara BCycle will install 25 new stations and add 60 additional e-bikes to their fleet.

In May, Santa Barbara BCycle will install 25 new stations and add 60 additional e-bikes to their fleet through the BCycle for All program.

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With 3% Cap, No Rent Banking, Santa Barbara City Council Narrowly Approves Rent Stabilization Directions - edhat The Santa Barbara City Council narrowly approved the rent stabilization program with a strict cap on rent hikes and no rent banking.

Santa Barbara’s long-debated rent stabilization program took a step forward with the City Council narrowly approving key policy directions, including a strict cap on rent hikes and a ban on rent banking.

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Santa Barbara Residents Petition for Increased Police Patrols, E-Bike Safety, and Regulation of Street Vendors on State Street - edhat A local business owner presented a petition that was signed by 370 people raising concerns about safety conditions.

Santa Barbara residents and business owners raised concerns about safety on State Street during a City Council meeting and called for increased police patrols, stricter enforcement of e-bikes and stronger oversight of unlicensed street vending.

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Nine People Injured Following Three Multi-Vehicle Crashes on Highway 101 in Goleta - edhat Three separate collisions involving multiple vehicles snarled traffic on Highway 101 Tuesday in Goleta, sending nine people to local hospitals

Three separate collisions involving multiple vehicles snarled traffic on Highway 101 late Tuesday afternoon in Goleta, sending nine people to local hospitals.

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